October Music Matters Showcase Highlights

Rachel Kerr was among the upstart talents to shine in NYC.

Let's Get It Started! - Host Buttahman gets the crowd at SOBs ready for an unforgettable night of music. BET Music Matters brings you tomorrow's stars today. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Let's Get It Started! - Host Buttahman gets the crowd at SOBs ready for an unforgettable night of music. BET Music Matters brings you tomorrow's stars today. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

Magic Touch - (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Magic Touch - (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

The Stage Is Set - Rising starlet Rachel Kerr gives the NYC crowd a glimpse of her bright future, taking over SOBs with an unforgettable performance. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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The Stage Is Set - Rising starlet Rachel Kerr gives the NYC crowd a glimpse of her bright future, taking over SOBs with an unforgettable performance. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

Passionate - As the girl that Beesuarez.com says is "easily one of the most anticipated artists on the scene," Rachel Kerr shows off her skills at the BET Music Matters showcase in New York. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Passionate - As the girl that Beesuarez.com says is "easily one of the most anticipated artists on the scene," Rachel Kerr shows off her skills at the BET Music Matters showcase in New York. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

Can You Feel It! - "Groove Me" singer TA'J commands the stage performing some of his original songs as well as a few classic covers. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Can You Feel It! - "Groove Me" singer TA'J commands the stage performing some of his original songs as well as a few classic covers. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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So Soulful - North Carolina crooner TA'J brings his A-game to the NYC stage, showing the crowd why he's one of this year's artists to be on the look out for. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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So Soulful - North Carolina crooner TA'J brings his A-game to the NYC stage, showing the crowd why he's one of this year's artists to be on the look out for. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

In The Moment - Marcus White loses himself in the music, but like the expression on his face he never loses his passion. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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In The Moment - Marcus White loses himself in the music, but like the expression on his face he never loses his passion. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

Put Your Hands Together - Marcus White gets the crowd into it while the band keeps everyone and grooving (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Put Your Hands Together - Marcus White gets the crowd into it while the band keeps everyone and grooving (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

Feel The Love - SONI WithanEYE shares her talent with the world perfoming hits like the Raekwon-assisted "Get It Together." (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Feel The Love - SONI WithanEYE shares her talent with the world perfoming hits like the Raekwon-assisted "Get It Together." (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

Take You Higher - Bradd Marquis gives the crowd at SOBs in NYC something to remember with his fierce vocals and magnetic presence. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)

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Take You Higher - Bradd Marquis gives the crowd at SOBs in NYC something to remember with his fierce vocals and magnetic presence. (Photo: Sondra B. Photographie / BET)